The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 547

Julian pulled another document from the envelope and placed it on the table. It was a Witness Protection Program application, stamped with the insignia of an international organization. Alissa glanced at it, a flicker of emotion passing through her eyes, though she maintained her defiant front.

"You expect me to believe this? Anyone can print out a piece of paper."

Julian met her gaze. "Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. What matters is that you don't have a choice."

Alissa stood up and walked to the window, pulling the curtain back just a fraction. The cold night air seeped in. She stared out at the dreary, overcast sky for a long time.

"How much have you found out?" she asked without turning around.

"Quite a bit," Julian said smoothly. "But not enough."

"Then how do you know I won't just lie to you?"

Julian didn't answer.

Alissa turned around, walked back to the bed, and lit another cigarette. "I'm telling you, I don't know anything. You've got the wrong person."

"You know." Julian's voice wasn't loud, but every word carried weight. "You've been in that channel for years. It's impossible for you to be entirely in the dark. You were personally recruited. You've met the founder. You have evidence, otherwise, you wouldn't still be alive."

Alissa's hand froze. She looked at Julian, her gaze heavy.

"You're pretty good," she whispered. "But you've still got the wrong person."

She stood up, walked to the door, and pulled it open. "Get out. I need to sleep."

Julian didn't move. "You don't trust me?"

Alissa leaned against the doorframe, watching him. "Why should I trust you? You're just a lawyer with no real power. You probably can't even protect yourself, let alone me."

Julian stood up and walked over to her. He stopped close enough that she could smell the faint scent of tobacco on his coat.

"I have backing," he said softly. "More powerful than you realize. If you don't trust me, you can wait. When they finally track you down, you'll find out whether I was telling the truth."

Alissa's face paled a shade.

Julian pulled a business card from his pocket and left it on the table. "This is my number. When you change your mind, call me."

He turned and walked out. The door clicked shut softly behind him.